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KN05 XHU

2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,011 mi
Last recorded200,011 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 200,011 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 200,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 187,786 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 186,550 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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KN05 XHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 XHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN05 XHU registered?

KN05 XHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KN05 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 XHU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN05 XHU have outstanding finance?

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